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The FESTO MPS example application was developed to demonstrate the applicability of the IEC61499 Function Block model and prove the effectiveness and usability of our:
1. IEC61499 compliant FB execution environment (RTSJ-AXE) [1],
2. tool infrastructure (CORFU ESS and Archimedes System Platform) [2][3], and
3. development process,
The Festo MPS was also used as a case study to present the concept of the Model Integrated Mechatronics (MIM) paradigm that introduces the concept of the Mechatronic Component (MTC) and considers a Cyber-Physical System as a composition of MTCs (Cyber-Physical Components). Synergistic integration of the three discipline parts of Mechatronic system is proposed at the MTC level [4]. A Cyber-Physical Systems based approach of this concept is described in [8].
Initial web site of the Festo MPS: http://seg.ece.upatras.gr/seg/dev/FestoMPS.htm
The CORFU Engineering Support System (CORFU ESS) was utilized to apply the hybrid approach described in the paper entitled “Using UML in Control and Automation: A Model Driven Approach”, 2nd IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics, (INDIN 04), 24-26 June, Berlin, Germany, [5].
This case study is also used as a running example in the paper entitled “Design Alternatives in the IEC 61499 Function Block Model”, 11th IEEE Int. Conf. on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation, (ETFA’06) Sept 2006, Prague [6].
The first prototype implementation of the FESTO MPS control application was developed by Evagelia Mpogiatzi in the context of her Diploma thesis [7].
References
K. Thramboulidis, A. Zoupas, “Real-Time Java in Control and Automation: A Model Driven Development Approach”, 10th IEEE International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation, (ETFA’05), Catania, Italy, September 2005.
K. Thramboulidis and C. Tranoris, “Developing a CASE Tool for Distributed Control Applications”, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Volume 24, Number 1-2, July 2004, pages 24-31, Springer-Verlag.
K. Thramboulidis, D. Perdikis, S. Kantas, “Model Driven Development of Distributed Control Applications”, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Volume 33, Numbers 3-4 / June, 2007, Springer-Verlag.
Thramboulidis, K. “Model Integrated Mechatronics – Towards a new Paradigm in the Development of Manufacturing Systems” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol. 1, No. 1. February 2005.
K. Thramboulidis, “Using UML in Control andAutomation: A Model Driven Approach”, 2nd IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics, 24-26 June, Berlin, Germany, (INDIN´04).
K. Thramboulidis, “Design Alternatives inthe IEC 61499 Function Block Model”, 11th IEEE Int. Conf. on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation, (ETFA’06) Sept 2006, Prague.
Mpogiatzi, E. “Using IEC61499 in control and automation: The FESTO MPS case study” Diploma thesis, April 2006. (in Greek)
K. Thramboulidis, “A Framework for the Implementation of Industrial Automation Systems Based on PLCs”,
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